French Foundations: Sauces, Skills & Soufflés - 07/30/2026

French Foundations: Sauces, Skills & Soufflés
Hands-On | Full Meal
Thursday 07/30/2026 
6:00pm - 8:30pm
$95/person
Chef Sergio Lara
Adults 18+

Menu
Smoked Salmon Rillettes
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Béchamel Sauce
Boiled Potatoes and Green Beans with Garlic
Chocolate Souffle with Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise

Class Description
Step into the timeless elegance of French cuisine as you learn the foundational skills and iconic dishes that define the country’s culinary reputation. Chef Sergio Lara, a longtime CCKC instructor will break down how to create a classic French dinner that is sure to impress at your next dinner party.

Chef Sergio will craft a refined menu from start to finish—beginning with a luxurious salmon starter and ending with a soaring chocolate soufflé. You’ll start by preparing Smoked Salmon Rillettes, a delicate spread of fresh and smoked salmon enriched with crème fraîche and aromatic shallots. While your rillettes chill under a classic beurre clarifié seal, you’ll move into French mother sauce territory with a silky Béchamel, learning how to build, flavor, simmer, and strain a perfectly smooth white sauce—the building block of countless French dishes.

Next, you’ll master the technique behind Chicken Cordon Bleu, a beloved French classic of tender chicken rolled with Gruyère and ham, crisped in golden breadcrumbs, and finished in a buttery stock. For the accompaniment, you’ll prepare
Garlic-Scented Potatoes & Green Beans, a simple yet elegant side dish dressed with aromatic garlic oil and just the right touch of salt and pepper.

To finish the evening on a show-stopping note, we have the perfect Chocolate Soufflé —heightened with a velvety Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise. This dessert is equal parts technique and theater, and you’ll learn how to achieve that dramatic rise every time.

Whether you're exploring French cooking for the first time or expanding your repertoire, this menu delivers both tradition and impressive results. You’ll leave with sharpened culinary skills, beautifully crafted dishes, and the confidence to recreate an elegant French dinner at home.

About Our Shared Cooking Experience
One of the things that makes our classes special is the community we build around every workstation. For most classes, each cooking workstation accommodates four people, and we thoughtfully pair individuals and couples together to create a collaborative, social experience. Over the years, we've watched countless friendships form over chopped vegetables and simmering sauces.
 
Most guests find that cooking alongside new people adds to the fun and creates unexpected connections. Whether you're signing up solo, with friends, or as a couple, you'll likely share your workstation with others who are just as excited to learn, laugh, and enjoy a great meal together. Please note that if you registered with other people on the same order, you will automatically be seated together. If you signed up as a party of four, you will automatically have your own workstation for most classes. If you'd like to sit with another registered guest and you haven't booked your seats together, please let us know in the "Comments" section when you sign up, and you will be seated together and placed at the same workstation.
 
We understand if you'd prefer a more intimate experience with just your own group. If you'd like to reserve an entire workstation for your party, simply purchase four spots and you will be given your own private workstation in most of our classes. This guarantees your group will have the space to yourselves. Please note that a few of our classes have six people per workstation. These include our Sourdough, Sushi, and Tamale-making classes. Questions about our class format? Feel free to reach out—we're happy to help you find the perfect cooking experience!

Dietary Restrictions & Allergies
We want everyone to enjoy our classes safely and comfortably! If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, let us know in the "Comments" section when you sign up. Our chefs do their best to accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, and other dietary needs with as much advance notice as possible. Please note:

• We are not a nut-free facility and cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
• Some dietary restrictions may be challenging to accommodate depending on the class menu.
• If you have severe allergies or complex dietary needs, we strongly encourage you to call us at 913-341-4455 before registering so we can discuss whether we can safely accommodate your requirements.

Our team is committed to making your experience as inclusive as possible, but we want to be upfront about our limitations. The more notice you give us, the better we can prepare. When in doubt, please reach out—we're here to help you determine if a particular class is the right fit!

Refund Policy
We provide a full refund if you need to cancel more than three (3) weeks prior to the start of a scheduled class. You will receive an Account Credit if you need to cancel at any time within three weeks but prior to the class start time. Please note that any refund issued for classes purchased using a Gift Certificate or Account Credit will result in reinstatement of the original Gift Card or Account Credit and will bear the same expiration date. Account Credits issued for cancelations within three weeks of a class will expire one year from the date of issuance. We reserve the right to cancel a class for any reason, at any time, in which case you will receive a full refund.

Other Notes

• Please enjoy a 10% discount on all items in our retail store during the full calendar day/night of your class or event. Our retail store will be open for browsing prior to class, during any breaks, and after class. 
• This class is for adults 18+. Children 14-17 years old are allowed if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please let us know in the "Comments" section of the sign up form if you plan to bring a minor. 
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